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Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 128 students earned their Philosophy & Religious Studies degrees in MA.

As a degree choice, Philosophy & Religious Studies is the 29th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors in Massachusetts

Philosophy & Religious Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 71
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a philosophy and religious studies major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy and religious studies majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 54.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.5%
  • Other Races: 11.7%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in Massachusetts

There are 6,910 people in the state and 147,040 people in the nation working in philosophy and religious studies jobs.

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Wages for Philosophy & Religious Studies Jobs in Massachusetts

Philosophy & Religious Studies grads earn an average of $92,200 in the state and $87,140 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Massachusetts that offer philosophy and religious studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,872. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Boston College. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Boston U will pay a net price of $30,395. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

#4

Hebrew College

Newton Centre
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
137 Total Students

The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 1 to 1. 23% of the teachers are full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. An average student at Brandeis will pay a net price of $33,663. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Tufts University

Medford
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 44% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,494. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 0.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,038. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in MA

Some of the careers philosophy and religious studies majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 16% $78,120
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 14% $79,710
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590
Mathematical Science Professors 13% $75,910

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to philosophy and religious studies.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Visual & Performing Arts 965
Theology & Religious Vocations 733
English Language & Literature 428
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 199
Liberal Arts & Humanities 10

View all majors related to Philosophy & Religious Studies

View Nationwide Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

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